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dookie454 · 04-13-2018, 11:05 PM

LG asks "Dan, what header do you want based on my measurements?" I say send me whatever one will fit. Maybe make a template? I dunno. Why am I paying so much $$$???

Pic 1 =Connection Pipe Installed
Pic 2 =QC Check 1
Pic 3 =QC Check 2
Pic 4 =QC Check 3
Pic 5 = Frame Rub

dookie454 · 04-13-2018, 11:21 PM

Contact for this has been:
Dane Syme
dane@lgmotorsports.com

Hopefully the owner still reads these and cares, I know he used too. This is just crap really.

I'll find his tag and put it here as well maybe they can use this as feedback if anything.

BTW that rub cant rub any worse as it's jammed up against the sub frame, OK?

dookie454 · 04-13-2018, 11:35 PM

Just a random pic of the merge collector weld.

dookie454 · 04-13-2018, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazerlemonta

How hard is it rubbing? Take a hammer and flatten the spot to clearance it a little. I had to do this to my passenger side tri ys on my C6 a couple weeks ago.

How hard is it rubbing? 49.2lbs.

lazerlemonta · 04-14-2018, 09:28 PM

Sounds like it needs whacked 6 times with a 9 pounds hammer

lazerlemonta · 04-14-2018, 09:31 PM

Here my hooker tri y. Sometimes you just have to make more power with a dent or two.

christianchevell · 04-15-2018, 12:58 PM

Should have got stainless power...with cats... IMO.

dookie454 · 04-15-2018, 09:46 PM

I think the entire right header is too far to the right. I tried to line up the headers to the stock exhaust to fit the connector pipes and had to use a come-a-long to pull them together, I'd say they were 3" too wide. if I had to guess I'd say some 200lbs to hold them where they need to be. THis also pulls the pipe away from the sub-frame, so if that header was pulled over 1 to 1.5" it may be ok.

Wondering what this long term force will do to the flange bolts (break them or create an exhaust leak)... still trying to get a replacement I know once I dent them they wont take it back.

So denting the pipe really wont fix it, the collector is too far over.

lazerlemonta · 04-16-2018, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dookie454

I think the entire right header is too far to the right. I tried to line up the headers to the stock exhaust to fit the connector pipes and had to use a come-a-long to pull them together, I'd say they were 3" too wide. if I had to guess I'd say some 200lbs to hold them where they need to be. THis also pulls the pipe away from the sub-frame, so if that header was pulled over 1 to 1.5" it may be ok.

Wondering what this long term force will do to the flange bolts (break them or create an exhaust leak)... still trying to get a replacement I know once I dent them they wont take it back.

So denting the pipe really wont fix it, the collector is too far over.

If the over all alignment is that bad do not try and make them work. Make LG replace them.

rontammy0 · 04-16-2018, 09:18 AM

Op....dont touch or alter your headers . Simply return them as they came. Once you start banging them around you wont be able to return them for a refund.

hammdo · 04-16-2018, 09:39 AM

With my stainless works, I got the mid pipes in order to go catless:

Appears your missing those to replace the cats.

I’m with the others, don’t touch the headers if they are that close to the frame — something is off. Putting a dent won’t hurt performance but, warranty is a different matter...

Also, I see only one O2 sensor port and the one on the header is @ 90°, sure is different than mine...

-Don

InFiD3ViL · 04-16-2018, 09:49 AM

For what you paid for these there is NO damn way I would be taking anything other than a band new set of headers.

You should not have to be doing any of this stuff. None of it. Headers are one of the easiest mods to do on this car, but only when the fit and finish is correct.

I wish you the best getting this sorted out. Hopefully LG makes it right.

dookie454 · 04-16-2018, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

With my stainless works, I got the mid pipes in order to go catless:

Appears your missing those to replace the cats.

I’m with the others, don’t touch the headers if they are that close to the frame — something is off. Putting a dent won’t hurt performance but, warranty is a different matter...

Also, I see only one O2 sensor port and the one on the header is @ 90°, sure is different than mine...

-Don

The dside has one of the connection pipes installed. But it's way too short. Did you have to pull your headers together with rigging for them to line up with the stock x-pipe? I did. Yea that header is messed up no question. LG is dragging feet. Call and email they respond, just say ya ya no problem will ship that out right away. Never do.

Never buying from then again that's for sure.

hammdo · 04-16-2018, 02:59 PM

When I had the stock exhaust, I just used the mid pipe and the reducer -- went right on. I have a new exhaust now and it still fits without touching the headers...

LG has such a great rep -- they may be dealing with their new place -- I've been out that way so I'm sure the new place is impeding them a bit... Sure hope this is just a hic-up...

-Don

04-13-2018, 11:05 PM	#15
dookie454 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 143	LG asks "Dan, what header do you want based on my measurements?" I say send me whatever one will fit. Maybe make a template? I dunno. Why am I paying so much $$$??? Pic 1 =Connection Pipe Installed Pic 2 =QC Check 1 Pic 3 =QC Check 2 Pic 4 =QC Check 3 Pic 5 = Frame Rub Attached Images Last edited by dookie454; 04-13-2018 at 11:44 PM.

04-13-2018, 11:35 PM	#17
dookie454 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 143	Just a random pic of the merge collector weld. Attached Images

04-14-2018, 09:28 PM	#19
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 877 View My Garage	Sounds like it needs whacked 6 times with a 9 pounds hammer __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

04-14-2018, 09:31 PM	#20
lazerlemonta Drives: 2010 C6 1LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 877 View My Garage	Here my hooker tri y. Sometimes you just have to make more power with a dent or two. Attached Images __________________ 2010 C6 JET STREAM BLUE BOLT ONS TO THE EXTREME, GPI 281cc HEADS, Darth_V8r SPEC CAM, FAST 102 INTAKE, CRANK SCRAPER, QUARTER MASTER 7.25" CLUTCH, RPM 3.90 STAGE II DIF, Z51 Gear Set AND E85 Best ET 10.58 @ 131.8 stock heads and stock cam 453/445 SAE 10.62@134.82 GPI 281CC Heads, SS4 Cam and X1 Intake Best 1/8 6.80@105.75 Best MPH 134.82

04-15-2018, 12:58 PM	#21
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Should have got stainless power...with cats... IMO. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

04-13-2018, 11:21 PM	#16
dookie454 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 143	Contact for this has been: Dane Syme dane@lgmotorsports.com Hopefully the owner still reads these and cares, I know he used too. This is just crap really. I'll find his tag and put it here as well maybe they can use this as feedback if anything. BTW that rub cant rub any worse as it's jammed up against the sub frame, OK?

04-15-2018, 09:46 PM	#22
dookie454 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 143	I think the entire right header is too far to the right. I tried to line up the headers to the stock exhaust to fit the connector pipes and had to use a come-a-long to pull them together, I'd say they were 3" too wide. if I had to guess I'd say some 200lbs to hold them where they need to be. THis also pulls the pipe away from the sub-frame, so if that header was pulled over 1 to 1.5" it may be ok. Wondering what this long term force will do to the flange bolts (break them or create an exhaust leak)... still trying to get a replacement I know once I dent them they wont take it back. So denting the pipe really wont fix it, the collector is too far over.

04-16-2018, 09:18 AM	#24
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Op....dont touch or alter your headers . Simply return them as they came. Once you start banging them around you wont be able to return them for a refund.

04-16-2018, 09:39 AM	#25
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	With my stainless works, I got the mid pipes in order to go catless: Appears your missing those to replace the cats. I’m with the others, don’t touch the headers if they are that close to the frame — something is off. Putting a dent won’t hurt performance but, warranty is a different matter... Also, I see only one O2 sensor port and the one on the header is @ 90°, sure is different than mine... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

04-16-2018, 09:49 AM	#26
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	For what you paid for these there is NO damn way I would be taking anything other than a band new set of headers. You should not have to be doing any of this stuff. None of it. Headers are one of the easiest mods to do on this car, but only when the fit and finish is correct. I wish you the best getting this sorted out. Hopefully LG makes it right. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

04-16-2018, 02:59 PM	#28
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	When I had the stock exhaust, I just used the mid pipe and the reducer -- went right on. I have a new exhaust now and it still fits without touching the headers... LG has such a great rep -- they may be dealing with their new place -- I've been out that way so I'm sure the new place is impeding them a bit... Sure hope this is just a hic-up... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577